Trade and invest

Includes investing and setting up a business in the UK and doing business in China.

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1. Department for Business and Trade China

   DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in China, and Chinese companies set up and invest in the UK.

2. Factsheet to support Chinese companies with overseas IP protection and technology commercialisation (Chinese-language)

   Produced in partnership with the UK Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) and the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA).

3. Overseas business risk for China

   Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in China.

4. Set up a business

   What you need to do to start a business: choose a legal structure, see if you need licences and insurance, learn about reliefs and benefits

5. UK Science and Innovation Network in China

   The Science and Innovation Network promotes and facilitates international collaboration in research and innovation.